⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[tomahawk9]

Chelsea have been sancionted by the Fifa and the english club won't be able to make any transfers for two transfer windows. The ban will be lifted in summer 2020.

Just when I was thinking that it was time to "clean-up" the squad and simply buy some new players and bring some fresh new blood in the next transfer window...And with this news, I doubt they're gonna sell Hazard to Real Madrid any time soon.

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[Naida_BR]

Chelsea have been sancionted by the Fifa and the english club won't be able to make any transfers (specifically, buying players) for two transfer windows. The ban will be lifted in summer 2020.

Just when I was thinking that it was time to "clean-up" the squad and simply buy some new players in the next transfer window...And with this news, I doubt they're gonna sell Hazard to Real Madrid any time soon.

This ban is a very strict one. Chelsea should be banned like this for transfers that had made for players under 18. If they had broken the law for transfers that would solidify the senior squad then I agree but not this time.
Hazard may leave the club with more money but not with an exchange of players as it was discussed in the previous transfer window. It is not a concern but the club needed some players in many positions.

[tokeweed]

Wow...  So does that mean Hazard's not going anywhere?  What's gonna happen?  Are loan moves not allowed too? 

And Sarri.  I guess he's staying.  Lmao.  No manager will ever want to be at Chelsea right now. 

Damn Chelsea's board should be giving their core squad some hefty contracts soon.

[DeathAngel]

Wow...  So does that mean Hazard's not going anywhere?  What's gonna happen?  Are loan moves not allowed too? 

And Sarri.  I guess he's staying.  Lmao.  No manager will ever want to be at Chelsea right now. 

Damn Chelsea's board should be giving their core squad some hefty contracts soon.

I think it’ll just be a ban on incoming transfers which includes no loans coming in. I think Hazard will still push for hos move away.

[tomahawk9]

Wow...  So does that mean Hazard's not going anywhere?  What's gonna happen?  Are loan moves not allowed too?  

"ban on registering new players", I'm pretty sure that means no loans either. But they have A LOT of players on loan right now, so it's not like they're gonna miss not signing a new player. Out on loan: Morata, Bakayoko, Zouma, Moses, Kennedy, Batshuayi, Morata, Piazon, and like 30 others.

And Sarri.  I guess he's staying.  Lmao.  No manager will ever want to be at Chelsea right now.  

Absolutely. New managers often demand the signing of new players, just like Sarri did when he asked for Jorginho. This ban changes everything, and like you said, they might have to offer Hazard, who's close to going to Real Madrid, a bigger paycheck just so he can stay...Although, they signed Pulisic to replace him...right?

[kenzawak]

Funny, even the Wall Street Journal is talking about Sarri's situation in Chelsea :

Chelsea May Have to Hit the Reset Button, Again

https://www.wsj.com/articles/chelsea-may-have-to-hit-the-reset-button-again-11550833200?mod=e2tw

[Harkorede]

Wow...  So does that mean Hazard's not going anywhere?  What's gonna happen?  Are loan moves not allowed too? 

And Sarri.  I guess he's staying.  Lmao.  No manager will ever want to be at Chelsea right now. 

Damn Chelsea's board should be giving their core squad some hefty contracts soon.

That's a big blow to the club, What a situation to be stuck with!
I think this might be a blessing a in disguise because I'd expect the club who has a number of talented young players out on loan opt to make the most out of these players.

I think Chelsea can also still make an appeal via Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) If they could be allowed to make signing for the upcoming window while they will serve their ban for the next two consecutive windows after that, similar to what happened to Atletico Madrid, if i'm not mistaking.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Funny, even the Wall Street Journal is talking about Sarri's situation in Chelsea :

Chelsea May Have to Hit the Reset Button, Again

https://www.wsj.com/articles/chelsea-may-have-to-hit-the-reset-button-again-11550833200?mod=e2tw

To be fair to them sacking their manager(s) on a regular basis has brought them lots of success over the years.

[tomahawk9]

I think Chelsea can also still make an appeal via Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) If they could be allowed to make signing for the upcoming window while they will serve their ban for the next two consecutive windows after that, similar to what happened to Atletico Madrid, if i'm not mistaking.

Real Madrid also had a similar case back in 2017, they went to the CAS and their transfer ban was reduced^[1].

About Atletico Madrid, the transfer ban was upheld even though they went to the CAS. So what Atletico did was buy players (the ban doesn't stop you from buying players) but since they couldn't register new players at the club (same as Chelsea), they couldn't play with Atletico, so they sent them out on loan.

1. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/dec/20/real-madrid-transfer-ban-cut-summer-window-2017-cas

[kenzawak]

French coach Claude Puel got sacked by Leicester after a 4-1 loss at home against Crystal Palace.

[Harkorede]

French coach Claude Puel got sacked by Leicester after a 4-1 loss at home against Crystal Palace.

This has actually happened later than I had expected, He's managed to secure just one draw from their seven matches, and lost six matches, with three consecutive ones.

[DeathAngel]

French coach Claude Puel got sacked by Leicester after a 4-1 loss at home against Crystal Palace.

This has actually happened later than I had expected, He's managed to secure just one draw from their seven matches, and lost six matches, with three consecutive ones.

That draw was at Anfield against PL leaders LFC but yeah, their results have been poor so I guess the sacking is justified.

[wwzsocki]

Keep asking myself how is this possible that there are almost 2500 posts in this thread and only 4 votes in the pool?

Is this a good and entertaining thread and that is why there are so many comments or not?

This doesn't make sens.

[Pmalek]

Max Allegri could be sacked if Juventus fails to reach the next stage of the Champions League according to some new reports. If that happens the media are speculating that Zinedine Zidane or Didier Deschamps could replace him. Even Pepe Guardiola was mentioned. But considering that both Deschamps and Guardiola have serious commitments, Zinedine Zidane could be the better choice out of those three.

[Pab]

Some Spanish press is reporting that Zidane agree to comeback to Real from the next season
Perez will agree on any needed transfers and team rebuilding

[kenzawak]

Some Spanish press is reporting that Zidane agree to comeback to Real from the next season
Perez will agree on any needed transfers and team rebuilding

If I had to bet, I'd say Zidane takes Allegri's place in Juve and Allegri goes to Real.
I don't see Zidane going back to Real, it's not his style.

[tomahawk9]

I don't see Zidane going back to Real, it's not his style.

I don't see Zidane coming back, I think he would rather keep that 'legend' status in the club for winning the CL 3 times in a row. If he comes back and doesn't win anything than that could 'damage' his reputation.

Mourinho seems to be the main candidate to be the next manager, according to most bookies. Pochettino, Conte, and Joachim Low are also in the race. Here's a website if you guys want to check out the odds: https://www.thesackrace.com/teams/real-madrid

I'm surprised to see Wenger on that list LOL

[LTU_btc]

I'm surprised to see Wenger on that list LOL

Well, now probably you can find Wenger in all similar lists when one of big clubs are looking for manager .
As Real Madrid fan, what do you think about Mourinho? Personally, I'm sceptical about him and I doubt that he would be best choice for Real.

[Juggy777]

I'm surprised to see Wenger on that list LOL

Well, now probably you can find Wenger in all similar lists when one of big clubs are looking for manager .
As Real Madrid fan, what do you think about Mourinho? Personally, I'm sceptical about him and I doubt that he would be best choice for Real.

I’m not surprised to see wenger on that list, he’s an experienced manager and he can develop youngsters at Real Madrid, can he get them instant success unfortunately no he can’t. When Real Madrid fans shouted Jose Mourinho’s I was stunned honestly, after his failed stunts in premier league they’re eager for him?. After thinking a lot I realised as much I hate Jose style of play, he can get their glory days back, with all the money Real will offer him in transfer market he can almost guarantee instant success for them.

[biskitop]

Ericksen may be exchanged with Bale by Real Madrid, if Madrid does not want to pay. marcelo rumors going to Juventus are also getting stronger and faster, and Milan's ac plan to make bakayoko permanent. but will Chelsea be willing as Bakayoko's appearance becomes more consistent with Milan?